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Resolution
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Continue reading →: ResolutionAnd so we begin the year in exactly the same way as the last one, by making promises to lose weight, live healthier, eat less shit, drink no alcohol for 30 days and exercise more, the strange period when the gyms are full, pubs are empty and the supermarket shelves…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day twelve, Santa.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day twelve, Santa.I don’t think for one minute that a kid will be reading my blogs and I sincerely hope not after some of the thing’s I’ve written, but for the benefit of it being a possibility, I’m not going to be the one to destroy a childhood. The mystery of Santa…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day eleven, Habits.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day eleven, Habits.In my first blog of this series I talked about treats and how at this time of year there are more things on offer that can tempt us and for me there are some things I just have to buy. most of what I get is not for myself but…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Ten, Bah Humbug.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Ten, Bah Humbug.It’s not just the food that causes stress over Christmas dinner, the biggest decision for many is where to go or who to invite. A lot of people do the same thing every year, okay, they might not have to argue like the rest of us, but surely that’s just…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day nine, Dinner.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day nine, Dinner.For practically everyone, the single most important thing about Christmas is the dinner, the cause of everything that’s bad about the day, it gives the most stress and makes us put on the most pounds, as well as costing a few. Many arguments ensue about what to actually have in…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day eight, The party.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day eight, The party.As I’ve been self employed most of my life, I’ve never experienced the office Christmas party, that doesn’t mean I have no idea what they’re like. Loved by some, despised by others, it can be the pinnacle that defines the festive get together or as in many cases, the beginning…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Seven, Crap presents.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Seven, Crap presents.During our time on this earth, we’ve all experienced giving and receiving presents, that perhaps aren’t up to the standard we would normally come to expect. The key is to have your excited face all ready to go as you’re fumbling with the wrapping, “Oh fantastic, I’ve been wanting one…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Six, Decorations.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Six, Decorations.I keep mentioning the stress that comes with many aspects of Christmas and how this can effect both your mental and physical health. Another of those moments on the list are the festive decorations, a subject that splits not only households, but neighbourhoods, some love them, while the rest hate…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Five, Shopping.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day Five, Shopping.There are two types of people in the world, those that do their Christmas shopping in January and those that do it on the 24th December, actually, scrap that, cos I’m neither. I’d like to think that my approach is sensible, usually making a start in September, putting some thought…
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The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day four, Drinking.
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Continue reading →: The 12 weighs of Christmas, Day four, Drinking.Losing weight at Christmas is almost impossible and it’s not just the food that’s a problem, wherever you look there’s alcohol, which for some reason is given a festive twist. At what other time would you ever consider drinking gingerbread beer, Christmas pudding Vodka or cinnamon lager? Okay, I made…





